Director, Talent Acquisition

1 Hour ago • All levels • Sales

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Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead global recruiting efforts. This role involves managing and developing a team of recruiters, partnering with global leaders to create talent acquisition strategies, and embedding inclusive hiring practices. The director will drive process improvements, utilize performance metrics for decision-making, and collaborate with HR leads to align with the broader people strategy. Responsibilities include executive search, sourcing, and assessments, while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the PlayStation brand and culture, data-fluent, and resilient in complex environments.
Must have:
  • Inclusive leadership experience with teams of 3+ direct reports
  • Experience across eCommerce, Sales, and Group Functions
  • Consultative skills to influence senior stakeholders
  • Executive search experience (mapping, sourcing, assessments)
  • Passion for PlayStation's brand and culture
  • Data fluency for informed decision-making
  • Resilience in complex environments
  • Strong DE&I mindset
Good to have:
  • Experience in the EMEA landscape

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Director, Talent Acquisition
UK or US (Hybrid/Remote) *

Your next career-defining move starts here. Join us at PlayStation as we redefine the future of gaming and shape the talent force driving it. We're on the hunt for a bold, visionary Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our global recruiting efforts! This is more than a leadership role; it’s a chance to transform how we hire world-class talent. You’ll be at the helm of high-impact initiatives, steering executive hiring, elevating our DE&I strategy, and crafting innovative, people-first approaches to attract and engage top-tier talent across the globe.

What You’ll Own

  • Lead and Grow
    Coach a team of experienced recruiters to hit big goals and bring our values to life, collaboration, continuous improvement, and unmatched hiring support.
  • Partner with Purpose
    Sit side-by-side with global leaders. Understand what they need, then co-create strategies that bring the right people to the table.
  • Elevate DE&I
    Embed inclusive hiring from first call to final offer. Guide managers with best practices and raise the bar.
  • Drive Process and Change
    Spot what’s working. Fix what’s not. Lead updates that simplify and strengthen our hiring engine.
  • Track What Matters
    Use performance metrics to guide decisions, show progress, and spark continuous improvement.
  • Be the Bridge
    Work closely with Global HR Leads and HRBPs. Stay aligned, transparent, and connected to our broader people strategy.
  • Represent the Brand
    You’ll be the face of PlayStation recruiting, inside and out. Build strong relationships. Bring energy and integrity to every interaction.

What You Bring

  • A track record of inclusive leadership, you've led teams (3+ direct reports) and helped them thrive.
  • Deep experience across multiple business areas, including eCommerce, Sales, Group Functions, and in the EMEA landscape.
  • Strong consultative chops - you can influence senior stakeholders and shape big hiring decisions.
  • Executive search know-how - you’ve done the mapping, the sourcing, the assessments.
  • Passion for PlayStation's brand and culture and the ability to tell that story with authenticity.
  • Data fluency - you use insights to act smarter and move faster.
  • Resilience in complexity - you stay cool, solve problems, and adapt with ease.
  • A true DE&I mindset where fairness and inclusion are baked into everything you do.

 

*PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model — Flex Modes — which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. The model is built upon the principle of working together in-person as work requires, with the freedom to work remotely otherwise. We will consider fully remote candidates who are able to come in for 'Moments that Matter'.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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